Zhuhai has topped the 168 major domestic cities in terms of overall air quality in the first six months of 2022, according to statistics from the Ministry of Ecology & Environment.

The overall air quality index (AQI) in Zhuhai this June was rated as excellent throughout the month, while its average densities of PM 2.5, SO2, and NO2 were less than 10 micrograms per cubic meters (µg/m³).

Zhuhai enjoys clear blue sky [Photo by Chen Jiazhe /WeChat account: zhuhaifabu] 

Zhuhai has launched a series of measures for air pollution prevention and control. The city is now moving forward the treatment of 220 major enterprises, with 22 of them under key volatile organic compounds (VOCs) supervision having completed in-depth treatment. 

In addition, 63 enterprises with industrial furnaces have finished examination and grading certification, making up 61.9 percent of the total in Zhuhai. 

The Zhuhai Ecology & Environment Bureau noted that efforts will also be made to prevent and control ozone in the autumn and winter, while special funds will be allocated to help enterprises under key VOCs supervision and with industrial furnaces reduce their VOCs emissions.